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title: "Provision of a Vector Network Analyser for the Satellite Applications Catapult DISC"
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# Provision of a Vector Network Analyser for the Satellite Applications Catapult DISC

Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a59317f8-e529-4ef3-9dd4-25451bb6d703

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a tender issued by Satellite Applications Catapult Limited for the provision of a Vector Network Analyser, categorized under electronic detection apparatus. This tender is part of the goods procurement category and has a value of £60,000. The tender was published on 12th July 2018, and the tender period is set to end on 2nd August 2018, with the contract anticipated to commence on 7th August 2018, continuing for three years until 6th August 2021. The procurement method is noted as a competitive quotation below threshold.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in electronic detection equipment or testing and measurement systems, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide the required goods efficiently. Businesses with capabilities in developing or supplying systems that measure and analyse frequency domain transmission and reflection signals would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender, which aims to enhance the operational performance of systems and sub-systems within the satellite applications sector.

## Notice

The Vector Network Analyser will measure, display and analyse frequency domain transmission / reflection signals from DC to mmWave for the purpose of testing and verifying performance of systems and sub-systems during development.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d5da438-323c-474d-9f2c-278bbfda14e9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2018 - 6 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Hendreds |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31642000 - Electronic detection apparatus

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2018 at 16:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d5da438-323c-474d-9f2c-278bbfda14e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d5da438-323c-474d-9f2c-278bbfda14e9
  12th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fc8ff34b-949a-427a-aee7-4b95a82119df
  Invitation to tender documents
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/761128c3-4dd3-49c6-b2e6-066ac1f636af
  Terms & Conditions of Purchase

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